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We’re thrilled to share our audited financial results for 2022, a year of remarkable growth and success across our entire Group! Commenting on the results, our CEO, Roger Brosch said: “2022 was a pivotal year for the Group. We completed our first external investment into the business and immediately put the funds to work resulting in spectacular growth in EBITDA. The acquisition strategy has continued in 2023 with the recent announcement of Wade Financial Services. Before the year is out, we will be announcing the next firm which will be joining the Foster Denovo Group. Our growth strategy is really starting to get into its stride, so watch this space.” Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3tEUkmI #growthstrategy #financialresults2022 #practicebuyout #acqusitions #companyculture #clientcentric

Following the announcements of Waverton's merger with London & Capital, you may wonder why this has been such an important part of our R&D since Q4 of 2023. Our relationship with the IT Team within Waverton spans more than 3 decades, counting them as a loyal client of D&A Media, we know them well. Beyond this, we worked closely with the IT Team within JO Hambro Investment Management named after Richard Hambro's father Jocelyn Olaf. They play a significant part of 'our story' from inception in 1993. I am quite certain that many of the C-suite executives won't know who we are, and that's how it should be, because their audience is very different to those whom we support vehemently within their organisations. But the culture flows through like a river that cannot be stopped. We know who they are and that's what matters, technology, when supported well, is a tool to facilitate and improve a process, not a focal point for those who need it. When they achieve, we celebrate, when they grow, we grow, and it's not by chance. Waverton, as with all of our long term customers share a culture that fits within our values, and runs through from the CEO, to Fund Managers, to the Head of IT. They value Relationships, customers, suppliers, associates. They value time and efficiency, their time, their customers' time, our time. They appreciate excellent service both delivering and receiving. They embrace change, which is why we continually develop our skillset and knowledge on behalf of those who have other priorities. Today, we shall be celebrating, and looking forward the changes that tomorrow shall bring. #InvestmentManagers #WealthManagement #CIO #COO #HeadofIT #IT Waverton Investment Management London & Capital Wealth Management #MeetingRooms #Videoconferencing #Managedprint #Photocopiers #Digitalsignage D&A Media

In the private equity theater, a new act unveils with firms reshaping the C-suite canvas post-acquisition. A 2022 study reveals a new CEO steps in 70% of the time, with a striking 75% being external hires. Amid this executive shuffle, SGA Access emerges as your compass to steadfast connections with industry vanguards. We're more than a data haven; we're your gateway to a network of strategic alliances and business magnates, echoing the dynamism of the private equity sphere. With SGA Access, you're not merely navigating the corporate cadence; you're orchestrating it. #SGAAccess #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessExpansion

Despite common assumptions, a single event is seldom the only trigger that drives an organization into crisis. Success in a turnaround lies in addressing the right issues. Let me share a true story about a co-op that expanded through mergers, each less smooth than the last. Management painted a rosy picture until an abrupt announcement of a massive loss shocked everyone. Members, relying on dividends as a part of their income, were devastated. Over 20% joined rival co-ops, with hundreds more on the brink of leaving. The co-op teetered on financial collapse. Enter a new CEO, tasked with reversing this member exodus and salvaging the co-op. The prevailing belief among senior executives was that suspended dividend payments were the sole reason for the defection. However, deeper conversations with members revealed a different truth. It wasn't just about the financial hit. Members felt deceived and disrespected by the very management they entrusted with their co-op. Recognizing this, the new CEO initiated a cultural overhaul. This included a new management code of conduct, involving members in cross-functional planning, and mandating that management spend significant time engaging with members in the field. By focusing on these core issues, the co-op not only stemmed the tide of defections but also achieved a successful turnaround within two years #henrymittelman #businessadvisor #businesscoach

Navigating the financial planning process can be daunting for many organizations. John S., CEO of E78 Partners, shares valuable advice about budget planning for mid-market and enterprise firms in a recent Crain's Chicago Business feature interview. E78 is a national consulting firm that specializes in providing comprehensive finance and technology solutions to private equity-backed and privately-owned companies across various industries. With a strong track record of completing 12 acquisitions in the last five years, E78 has expanded its capabilities, geographic reach, and access to top talent from coast to coast. Drawing on years of experience and expertise, John offers essential insights into successfully overcoming financial and operational challenges that may impair or delay a company's ability to reach its full potential or achieve the desired level of value creation. Watch the video on Crain's Chicago Business here: https://bit.ly/3LQ52wD #finance #technology #privateequity #financialplanning #E78Partners #valuecreation

InvestmentNews recently caught up with our CEO, Dave Welling to delve into our M&A strategy and the nuances of integrating the firms that become part of our family. “The process of finding sellers is really important, but the value creation for the consumer, the employee, and the shareholder all happen after the acquisition,” says Welling. 🗨️ Dive deeper into the conversation here: https://buff.ly/3PgNpIf

I am excited to attend the Exit Planning Institute Owner's Forum this Thursday. Explore the key strategies for building a high-performing growth culture within your business, followed by networking with other business owners and industry experts to gain valuable insights and ideas. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to enhance your business. See below for more details! See you there!

Ahola is a proud sponsor of the Smart Business Network Columbus Dealmakers Conference! In the wake of a remarkable streak of M&A activity, the evolving economic challenges are reshaping the landscape of dealmaking. With abundant capital resources still in play, how are strategies for mergers and acquisitions adapting? You're invited to join a stellar assembly of local visionaries, investors, and advisors to uncover the shifts in approaches for financial and strategic buyers — and grasp the implications for your own organization. Year after year, the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference brings together numerous local influencers in the dealmaking realm, including middle-market CEOs, prominent PE and VC firms, major lenders, and leading service providers. Spanning topics from capital acquisition to company transactions, and even to unconventional asset investment, our conferences span the entirety of the M&A domain. For further details, please visit: https://hubs.la/Q01-KwbY0 Don't miss out! Register by Monday, August 28th to secure your spot. #smartbusiness #columbus #payroll #hr #hrsolutions

Kohlberg & Company, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire a majority stake in Engage PEO, a professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions, from Lightyear Capital, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Engage provides a truly differentiated PEO service offering that delivers unique value to its clients and channel partners. We believe the value proposition Jay and his team have built solves many of the critical issues businesses face in today’s complex operating environment and we are excited to be partnering together,” Alex Forrey, Kohlberg Managing Director. Engage (led by Jay Starkman) is advised by Bank of America and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Kohlberg (led by Alexander Forrey and Seth Hollander) is advised by Piper Sandler, Ropes & Gray LLP and FGS Global (led by Sophia Templin). Lightyear (led by Mark Vassallo and Jay Comerford) is advised by ThroughCo Communications (led by Elliot Sloane). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Investments

2 years ago when I was writing Winning Moves, I talked to a bunch of super-successful buy-and-build CEOs/CXOs (including a few 10x'ers)... ...and a few themes kept coming up re: how to successfully grow through acquisition: ✅ Have a strategy, and stick to it. ✅ Generally, better to use acquisitions to go deeper in your core markets than wider into new, unfamiliar territory. There are exceptions, but further from the core = more risk. ✅ Pick the right markets to buy-and-build within (I talk in the book about the research on market criteria <> buy-and-build performance). ✅ Ensure you have a strong, add on-ready platform. Bolting onto a weak platform is like building on quicksand. ✅ Develop a clear value creation plan (including synergies) upfront. You want to be clear on where that value will come from—and have confidence that the juice is worth the squeeze—before stroking a big check. What else? #PrivateEquity #BuyAndBuild #SearchFunds